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    3.5 (15 reviews)
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    Thank you so much!

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    Thank you for swimming with us, Fadi!

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    Eric and Ruby are always very involved with every aspect of the organization, and the teachers are always exceptional!

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    SwimBox

    SwimBox

    5.0
    (4 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    I decided to enter my 30s by letting go of fear and trying out new things. For me the fear of water…read morewas something I never thought I could really conquer, and was anxious about the process. My lessons have turned swimming into something I think I could love and have inspired me to conquer other fears. Sydney has been great and she has been understanding of my fear. I literally cried after one of the lessons because learning to float on my stomach was something I had never imagined I would be able to do (without almost having a panic attack). I'm excited about my new skills. I'm happy that I can finally enjoy the beach outside of just soaking the sun and taking selfies; I want to swim and snorkel and do all of these activities I had been afraid of. That's all to say that I think this place is great.

    As someone who--prior to starting swim lessons--had only been in ANY pool 2-3 times in my life, I…read morenever saw myself as someone who would comfortably put his face and head underwater, let alone glide and swim across water. I'd like to thank to my instructor, Sydney, and the SwimBox team for helping me build comfort and confidence in the water while making it fun. While most local swim schools focus primarily on children learners, SwimBox caters to all adults at every skill level. The sessions are one-on-one, giving self-conscious adult learners privacy and allowing the instructor to focus on the learner. And as opposed to the 30 minute lessons that many swim schools offer, SwimBox sessions are 45 minutes, giving the instructor plenty of time to introduce a lesson and work with the learner to sharpen newly acquired skills. Working with Sydney and the SwimBox team has been a great experience and has opened up an entirely new world for me to explore.

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    Goldfish Swim School - Reston

    Goldfish Swim School - Reston

    4.3
    (71 reviews)
    7.7 mi

    EDITED TO ADD: We did not show up late to the trial class. It was our friend with their own account…read morethat showed up late. However, instead of calling me directly to confirm what happened, the owner of this location assumed (incorrectly) and then tried to use that to justify our poor experience. Their young instructor was not safely handling my child and for that reason as well as how unprofessional the owner is, we will not be back. My child's safety( especially in water) is of the highest importance to me. As well as having management who can take responsibility and making positive changes. Today I took my daughter for a trial class. We recently went to the beach and also swam in a pool and I noticed she was a bit nervous about the water. She is 3. I will say the whole sign up process was easy and the front desk staff was very helpful. Our trial class was at 4:30pm. This started off hard because my daughter has never been in the water alone with anyone except me or her dad. There were two instructors and I did explain to both that my daughter was very afraid of the water. The instructor with brown hair was not great with kids and was not very social. When she got my daughter in the water the way that she swung her around made me super concerned for my daughter's neck. You just don't move a 3 year old around like that.. and the worst is she kept splashing water in my daughters eyes which ended up with my daughter hysterically crying and we had to leave 15 minutes into the lesson.

    Short version: Really happy with swim progress and child's…read moreteacher Tim. Included some info about amenities and helpful staff. Only reduced one star due to recently increased class size/reduced swim time (25 minutes for 4 kids is around 5 minutes in water), but can't complain due to how much my kids confidence in water has improved and glad she was able to be in smaller class while she improved then Long version: I really love this swim school-my kid who is not only shy but also a bit anxious about swimming grew so much here with the instructor Tim. Tim is incredibly patient and great with kids. We also did trial with a different instructor before committing and the staff were all so responsive and supportive. The kid my daughter was paired with has some behavioral issues but we manage. Recently two more kids were added to the class and so there isn't too much swim time for a 25-30 minute class-think my kid was in water twice for last class (think 25/4 is pretty much around 5 minutes in water). With that said, my kid now wants to practice swimming in bath-this would have been unheard of before. I think she isn't too far from learning how to swim all on own and it's been a few months-she's been practicing both on her belly and back and now perfecting some mechanics and increasing confidence even more. We are really proud and overall can't complain. For us, we noticed its same instructor every class unlike other reviewers so think Goldfish may have improved our experience based on some of reviews, which I see as a really good thing that they are willing to listen to feedback to improve. The pool seems heated and clean, also great space with showers/changing rooms/bathrooms/hair blowdrying stations/candies/goggles for sale in case you forget, etc. There's large waiting area for parents to watch swimming which is great with lifeguard. They also let you go in to watch your kids progress after every class and hear the teacher's feedback which is great.

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    Big Blue Swim School

    Big Blue Swim School

    4.2
    (5 reviews)
    14.0 mi

    The best swimming program I have encountered. This method builds up skills and confidance. My child…read moreloves going there and actually swims the whole swim lesson rather than sit on sideline waiting for others. Instructors are friendly & experience. They encourage students and are results oriented. They are very good with kids. We find it very convenient to reschedule whenever something comes up. iMuch better than county swim programs and way cleaner. Definitely worth the cost.

    DO NOT RECOMMEND. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. Since…read moremid-December, this location has gone downhill fast. The pool is murky and questionable, the bathrooms are dirty, and overall cleanliness has clearly declined- a serious concern for a facility working with children. Management is nearly impossible to reach by phone, and communication is handled almost entirely by text. Jessica, in particular, has been rude and dismissive, providing misleading information instead of real solutions. Long-term staff are leaving at an alarming rate, which raises serious concerns about the new management. The staff is now mostly new and inexperienced. My children went from structured, effective lessons to watching instructors who don't seem to know what they're doing. At this point, I could teach the lesson myself just from observing. After over a year here, it's sad and concerning to see what was once a trusted, high-quality program turn into a poorly managed operation. Parents should be aware before enrolling.

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    Build lifetime skills through our kids swimming programs from ages 3 months to 12 years
    Build lifetime skills through our kids swimming programs from ages 3 months to 12 years
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    Improve swimming styles and strokes techniques
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    Diventures

    Diventures

    5.0
    (28 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    I stopped by this past weekend to look at some fins. Grace is very, very knowledgeable and she was…read moreable to answer all my questions and more. She pointed out the trade-offs between various types of fins and fin straps. I was surprised there was so much to consider when buying fins. She also pointed out some other things about scuba (not about fins) that were very helpful. I also had some questions about regulators. My concern was that the hose I used at the OBX felt too short and was almost about to come out of my mouth so I had to hold the regulator in my mouth or bite down hard on the mouthpiece. She answered questions about that as well as concerns I had about water leaking into the mask. She pointed out many things to consider. In short, Grace is very knowledgeable. She definitely knows what she is doing. I hope Diventures is paying her well because she deserves it.

    I did my cert and bought all my dive gear at this shop when it was Nautilus. I loved Jason and…read moreMelissa's care they took in their training. I felt so prepared. Now that the shop is part of Diventures, I feel like it has become a community, as well. Diventures is a wonderful resource for trips and making new friends. I love all the events that they are having to bring divers together in the community. I'm doing a trip with another shop with Diventures and I appreciate that Willie is working with me and that shop to make sure that my trip is seamless. They take care of you here!

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    Tropical vibes and all the gear you need for your next scuba adventure. Come see us!
    Tropical vibes and all the gear you need for your next scuba adventure. Come see us!
    From gloves to full suits, we've got you covered (literally). Plus, our team is super helpful with sizing for exposure wear!
    From gloves to full suits, we've got you covered (literally). Plus, our team is super helpful with sizing for exposure wear!
    Wall-to-wall essentials! We've got a big selection of masks, fins, and snorkels to get you water-ready.

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    Wall-to-wall essentials! We've got a big selection of masks, fins, and snorkels to get you water-ready.
    The Fitness Equation

    The Fitness Equation

    4.0
    (113 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    Ava Riolo is the best employee EVER!! She was so sweet and she made my experience so good. PLEASE…read moregive her a raise. She's the best. Love the establishment.

    After my two years of initial subscription are coming to a close, I thought I would provide a final…read moretake on The Fitness Equation. Overall, it's a fine gym. Generally clean, decent array of equipment and amenities, and usually friendly staff. Over time, I did think sometimes equipment took a bit long to repair, and the lack of simple basics like paper towels in the bathroom was something I wished they had. I also just found myself having to wait on equipment way too frequently, even when the gym wasn't that crowded because they only have one version of some machines and they have a much older crowd at this gym that likes to just sit there talking or scrolling their phones and doesn't seem very serious about working out. Having to navigate the One Loudoun traffic and parking garages also felt like a chore sometimes. At the end of the day, if this gym were a little cheaper I might have considered renewing after my initial term. But it's 1:1 the same cost as the brand new OneLife in Ashburn that has way more equipment + dozens of locations, open space, aquatics, recovery room with compression, red light, and hydromassage, towels included, and more, with a convenient parking lot only one exit farther down Route 7 to boot. I've actually seen 20+ regulars I knew from TFE now working out at OneLife so I think most of the serious gymrats have picked up on the fact they can get more for their money and jumped ship. Farewell, TFE. You were a good gym, I'll always cherish our times together.

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